i tend to usually start with a nice hook or vocal as Ze said, then i usually tend to apply the bass then the kick afterwards. I find that if u can get a track to make u wanna move before uve even added the kick, then ur onto a winner! the kick can then slot in and get it pumped up even more

i hardly ever use headphones either. luv the Seinheissers but i always prefer to produce thru the monitors